The republican roman legion

A description of the recruitment, equipment and tactics used by the mid republican roman legion, also known as manipular or polybian legion. The video is based on the Polybius - Histories and is more oriented towards the 2nd century BC format of the roman army.
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[@Syntagma]

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Incredible video. Seriously one of the most informative, well constructed I've seen.Thank you. Roma Invicta

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This was great!! Please do the Marian reform next time. Great Work!!

[@Syntagma]

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[@moisesflores5405]

I don't recall there being much on the "Marian Reforms". Our only two sources of any supposed reforms by Marius comes from Plutarch, who mentions Marius introduced a change in pilum design and Sallust about the land requirements. However Sallust never actually states that Marius did away with land requirements. The actual text: www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.02.0126%3Achapter%3D86 It is not stated that Marius did away with land requirements, rather he ignored them for one specific campaign, either because there wasn't enough good men around. Marius did nothing new here, other commanders had done so previously. The Romans ignored it in 281 BC when they fought against Phyrrus and in 217 BC against Hannibal. On the most extreme end Sempronius Gracchu raised an army of slaves. It's obvious that there's nothing much to support the "Marian reforms" and the actual evidence is pretty abysmal.

[@jaelee1996]

Marian Reform isn't a single event. It's a series of changes, like privatizing legions and making them loyal to generals rather than the state, changing recruitment requirements, etc.

[@pagancenturion94]

Marius's reforms included introducing the Eagle standard,making the army a full time profession,plus getting the legionnaires to carry their own equipment hence the term Marius's mules, making them physically stronger & more flexible in the process, also the Romans were getting absolutely slaughtered before Marius took command, so his reforms were pretty major

[@pztiger_214]

That was the best presentation of the Roman military system I have seen yet

[@UltorCXXVIII]

Wonderful video. What a great military machine was the Legion!

[@martinlysy]

11:37 Coolest helmets.

[@siegfriedmueller5961]

Yeah its a "Coolus" !

[@LittleMacscorner]

That was the best visualization I have seen as to why the Roman Doctrine was superior to the Phalanx. I have heard it described a million times but never could get why until the very end of this video where it was demonstrated very well. Thank you.

[@priznut]

This is so far the best military visualizations I've seen so far. I liked that you guys showed the smaller units and how they interacted in the battles. I remember reading and seeing information on how the Spartans had even smaller specialized units in their legion groups. Would be interesting if you guys ever go over how complicated it can get. Great work!

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Best presentation ever .Amazing work, all very clearly illustrated and to the point.

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How I wish this channel was around when I was younger.... production quality and the depth of analysis truly appreciated!

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I've been watching quite a few battle recreations and I must say, in my opinion, yours are the best!

[@colinp2238]

Thanks. This was brilliantly put together, by far the best explanation of Roman battle tactics that I've seen. I'm looking out for more!

[@RafaelCosta-oi3be]

This was very good! Especially the part about manipular flexibility. The voice was also a very welcome addition.

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Great job on this video! It was an amazing mix of knowledge and entertainment.

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Very good work. Very informative and well animated, professional quality. Thank you for sharing!

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one of best videos i have ever seen . very rich of information and very nice graphic work well done

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An absolutely excellent presentation

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Well done! Thanks for sharing. It's incredible that this much detailed information about Rome is available after about 2200 years.

[@liriobolaffio3255]

Really well done, very informative.

[@ConcealedCourier]

Subbed. Your animations really bring the battle tactics to life.

[@OmnscentBias]

This is so well done. Keep them coming!

[@Andrew-vh2wh]

Wow, that was so informative and explained everything in great detail. A lot of time and effort has gone into the research and making the video. Thank you so much👍

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Awesome, been waiting for a new upload. Keep em coming!

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Amazing video. Cheers from Brazil. I'm sharing with my friends.

[@romelnegut2005]

It took you some time (pretty sure you were busy) but this video is very good. A very well trained and equiped roman army lead by a general that knows what he's doing is your worst nightmare if you decide to attack them.

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You gave a lot of useful information. Great video!

[@peachablemacaw]

Outstanding!! Would love to see the same presentation for the Imperial legion through the fall of the empire. Wonderful stuff, very informative.

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Awesome video and very good narration 👍🏼

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Its whole new level with a voice over! Great job!

[@Syntagma]

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Great video! Very accurate and well thought of.

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Very informative... Thanka for the narration, BTW..

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Your animations are great! :)

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Your animations are *so* satisfying

[@johnlumb1078]

Loved it, very informative and so so much more interesting than I was ever taught in school over 40yrs ago lol

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Very interesting. Liked, subscribed and shared.

[@MatthewTaylor-co5hy]

I loved the video and watched it all- great job- but was surprised to see the word "equipment" misspelled in a video that was so obviously carefully done.

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[@Syntagma]

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And I was about to go to bed.

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Me too haha

[@romelnegut2005]

And you supposed to be dead? Just kidding, don't take it serious.

[@antoniorios8965]

Are u alive?

[@bluenoteone]

Roma victa!

[@FazeParticles]

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[@dickdon7146]

Love the added voice over! Will you be covering ancient warfare in Asia too? Would love to see your take on Mongolian, Thailand, China, Japan, etc

[@Trident121]

Great content

[@stevo7404]

Very good. Thank you

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Absolutely excellent!

[@bladfadsfblaadsfsadf900]

2:51 It’s like the ancient version of picking teams for PhysEd dodgeball

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Great video bro! I hope this series continues! Liked and subscribed!

[@Syntagma]

thanks man, welcome to the channel :)

[@fourlamb1]

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[@jonshive5482]

14:15--This is the first time I've ever seen the "line relief system" graphically demonstrated in a historical presentation. It helps to explain how legionaries could stay in the field for hours while often suffering light casualties. In George Shipway's book Imperial Governor this tactical maneuver is noted by the character of Paulinus as he describes the epic battle which destroyed Boudicca's army. Do you have any contemporary documentary evidence to support this? Thanks. (A most informative video btw. Keep 'em coming!)

[@queldron]

That was the main strength of the Hoplite Phalanx too. That's why they could take out many enemies with minimal casualties for many hours.

[@jonshive5482]

@@queldron My understanding was that hoplite front-rankers fought 'til they dropped or were seriously wounded. Back-rankers mainly pushed to help drive the enemy back while using spikes at the butt end of their spears to finish off fallen foes they trampled on. Sorta like an armed rugby scrum, no?

[@queldron]

@@jonshive5482 Yes and no. They were refreshing their ranks and also were pushing in unison. They also developed other maneuvers with the times, starting with the Spartans and later on with the other Greeks.

[@jonshive5482]

@@queldron Interesting. What's your reference if you don't mind my asking. BTW was using Steven Pressfield's Gates of Fire for what little I know of hoplite tactics.

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Amazing work!

[@Syntagma]

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[@kreken5260]

Love ur videos

[@Grulloxxxx]

The best video documentary about republic legion! :0

[@henrywaterson6094]

A few Latin issues, but the tactical section was superb - really insightful. Taking everything Polybius writes at face value is a bit risky, but I appreciate there's not a lot else to go by! A very good summary of how Polybius perceived the Roman army at this time.

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Good show!

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This is so good!

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This is a great channel. Well done and thank you! How is that video on the Marian reforms coming?

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Waiting for more!

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Amazing video

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Seen dozens or Roman videos this is the best.

[@Syntagma]

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cheers man. keep up the narration

[@Syntagma]

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